Barbara Ann Swenney, age 72 of Metropolis, Illinois formerly of Tennessee passed away on Sunday morning May 21, 2023 while surrounded by her family.

Funeral services will be held at 12 noon on Friday, May 26, 2023 at the Aikins-Farmer-Loftus-McManus Funeral Home with Pastor Shane Baker officiating. Burial will follow in the Metropolis Memorial Gardens.

Barbara was a member of Living Waters Full Gospel Church in Joppa, Illinois.

Barbara is survived by her grandchildren, Matthew Hedden and Christina Hedden; sister, Brenda Anderson (Chuck); brother, Donnie Watts; aunt, Dorothy West; many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Barbara was preceded in death by her parents, Barney and Jean Watts; husband, Donald Swenney; daughter, Shelie Alder; sister, Frances Shelby; brothers, Robert Watts and Gary Watts.

Visitation will be held on Friday, May 26, 2023 from 11 am to 12 noon at the Aikins-Farmer-Loftus-McManus Funeral Home.

Pallbearers will be Mark Flach, Philip Livesay, Zack Livesay, James Smith, Dale Helton, and Andrew Williams.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Aikins-Farmer-Loftus-McManus Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made at www.aikinsfarmer-millerfh.com